Learn Calligraphy: The Complete Book of Lettering and Design

In an age dominated by customised fonts and high-quality printing, hand written notes and calligraphy still holds immense value. In this book, America s most celebrated calligraphy exponent, Margaret Shepherd shows how it is more than a science or a trade, but an art form that can be mastered and personalised. For all the people who wish to explore the various facets of this field, Learn Calligraphy: The Complete Book Of Lettering And Design provides them with the necessary tools.

The author, Margaret Shepherd gives an elaborate canvas on how calligraphy has evolved as an art form, and explores the rich history of hand lettering, describing the evolution of the most popular styles today. Apart from that, she speaks from the perspective of an artist providing valuable insights into the choices to be made in terms of paper, ink, and pens. She also gives advice on how to master various pen angles, along with detailed illustrations to give a clear picture as you practise.

The also helps you to personalise your writing through variant strokes and helps you interpret how you would like your writing to look on a page. Its easy-to-read language and layout is intended to make the book an engaging as well as an educational read. Published by Watson-Guptill in 2001, this 1st edition of Learn Calligraphy: The Complete Book Of Lettering And Design is available in paperback.

Key Features:

• The book provides insight on which alphabets are suitable for certain styles of writing.